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Lot# 6504 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6504 Great Britain

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    1840, 1 d. black, plate 6, letters JD-JE, horizontal pair, four margins all round, large in places, deep shade, used on cover, from London to St. Helier (Jersey), dated 3 Aug 1840, tied by red Maltese Cross, showing partial separation between stamps; which would have been undertaken at the Post Office in advance of sale using a razor or open blade; horizontal filing crease well clear of stamps, a fine and attractive example of pre-sale partial separation, scarce double rate, an important early piece. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF